Rufus Tracksuit Bottoms

Trousers
Sewing
Book
3 2019
#Rufus #FibreMood
Difficulty
Supplies
  • Thread
  • Scrap of iron-on interfacing
  • Metal grommet (Ø 1.1 cm): 2 (optional: you can also make a buttonhole)
  • Cord (optional): see table
  • Elastic band (4 cm wide): see table
  • Cuff fabric: see table
  • Fabric: see table
Size 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14
cord (cm) 79 81 83 85 87 89 91 95 98
elastic band* (cm) 50 52 53 54 55 57 60 63 66

* 4 cm wide

Size 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14
cuff fabric** (cm)  12 12 12 12 12 12 16 16 16
fabric*** (cm) 60 65 70 75 75 85 95 100 110

** 35 cm wide
*** 140 cm wide

Comprehensive information about the fabrics in the Fibre Mood collection along with the accompanying fabric plans can be found here.

2 - 14 years

It only took a flash for tracksuit bottoms to become a key item in the wardrobes of young and old alike. The Rufus trousers are super cool: they come with double welt pockets (just like the real thing) at the front and there are two unfinished patch pockets at the back. The trousers are made of a combination of sweatshirt fabric and cuff fabric. However, there is also a version in ribbed jersey that has been cut in different directions.

Fabric advice

Make the Rufus trousers in sweatshirt fabric, French Terry, Ponte Roma, ribbed jersey, etc. Cut the cuffs from rib-knit trim.

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